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NFL: 5 Must Start TE In Fantasy Football Week 16

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 29: Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after a receiving touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at State Farm Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

TE: Trey McBride, Cardinals:

Kyler Murray went onto X, mentioning about how he needs to get McBride in the end zone. With Carolina having the 3rd worst DVOA against opposing tight ends, I am willing to bet that it finally happens this week.

TE: David Njoku, Browns

CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 24: David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball after a catch during the second half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Cincinnati has allowed the most receiving yards to opposing tight ends and has the worst DVOA against the position.  If Njoku is active, even Dorian Thompson-Robinson can’t mess up a matchup this good.

TE: Sam LaPorta, Lions

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 24: Sam LaPorta #87 of the Detroit Lions scores a touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field on September 24, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Hockenson, McBride, and Kittle are not just three of the best tight ends in the league; they are also three of the most recent tight ends to dominate the Bears secondary. Put LaPorta down for 60 yards and a TD as the Bears allow the 5th most receiving yards to the position.

TE: Jake Ferguson, Cowboys

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 18: Jake Ferguson #87 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with the ball during an NFL Football game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Tampa’s defense has allowed the second-most receiving yards to opposing tight ends as well as the second-highest yards per target. All this should make Ferguson Cooper Rush’s second favorite target. Look for him to get 55 yards and a TD.

TE: Brenton Strange, Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 06: Brenton Strange #85 of the Jacksonville Jaguars makes a catch for touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 6, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Las Vegas has allowed the fourth most receiving yards to opposing tight ends and has the 5th worst DVOA against the position. Moreover, Strange just had 11 receptions in Week 15. So long as Mac Jones doesn’t crumble, Strange should have 12-14 fantasy points.